Molecular structure of Ribitol, CAS Number: 488-81-3
Ribitol (CAS 488-81-3)
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Alternate Names:
Adonitol
Application:
Ribitol is a sugar alcohol formed by the reduction of ribose
CAS Number:
488-81-3
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Molecular Formula:
C5H12O5
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Ribitol is a pentose sugar alcohol formed by the reduction of ribose. It occurs naturally in the plant Adonis vernalis and in the cell walls of Gram positive bacteria. It contributes to the chemical structure of riboflavin and flavin mononucleotide.
Ribitol (CAS 488-81-3) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ribitol, 5 g | sc-281142 | 5 g | $40.00 | |||
Ribitol, 25 g | sc-281142A | 25 g | $115.00 | |||
Ribitol, 100 g | sc-281142B | 100 g | $350.00 | |||
Ribitol, 250 g | sc-281142C | 250 g | $698.00 | |||
Ribitol, 1 kg | sc-281142D | 1 kg | $2040.00 |